Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for Kids

Then Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zurich is the perfect place for you! With its focus on fun and self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ for short), taught according to the Hélio Gracie method, offers many benefits for our young athletes.

Grandmasters Hélio Gracie & Pedro Hemetério
Grandmaster Pedro Hemetério and Ivan Gomez, one of his most famous students and Vale-Tudo fighters.
Grandmaster Pedro at his academy in São Paulo, Brazil.
GM Hélio Gracie

What if I told you that there’s something so simple yet so powerful that it could turn your child into a role model for their peers—and that even you would be amazed by the results?

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a dynamic and challenging martial art that provides a full-body workout. Through regular training, children strengthen their cardiovascular system and improve their flexibility, coordination, and balance.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu helps children build flexibility and strength, which can contribute to better performance in other sports and daily activities.

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zurich, we focus on practical self-defense, which makes BJJ an ideal martial art for everyone. Your child will learn how to neutralize threats and protect themselves in real-life situations without resorting to brute force. The Hélio Gracie approach, which prioritizes “technique over strength,” enables children to defeat opponents who may be larger or stronger.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zurich carries on the legacy of the Gracie family, the founders of BJJ, who pioneered jiu-jitsu/ju-jutsu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was founded by our Grandmaster Hélio Gracie, one of the most influential figures in martial arts worldwide.

When you choose Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Zurich for yourself and your family, you can be sure that your child(ren) will learn from a team of renowned instructors and benefit from a proven Gracie Concepts® curriculum that has been refined over generations.

We have been keeping the true legacy alive in Zurich, Switzerland, and Europe since 1995!

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